CHELSEA are looking to pick themselves up from some inconsistent results with victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
Pressure is mounting on Thomas Tuchel as he witnessed his side drop more points in a disappointing defeat to Southampton.
New boy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could feature in this all-London clash.
Which is the West London outfits second defeat of the season already – conceding eight goals in that time.
And now, they come up against the Hammers who are eager to turn their fortunes around after quite a poor start.
However, David Moyes' men managed to hold high flying Tottenham Hotspur to a draw in their last encounter.
What time does Chelsea vs West Ham kick off?
- Chelsea will be entertaining their London rivals West Ham on Saturday, September 3.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
- Stamford Bridge in West London is the allocated arena for this mouth-watering match and it can hold around 41, 837 fans.
- Christian Pulisic's stoppage time effort snatched all three points for the Blues when the sides last met in April.
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Is Chelsea vs West Ham on TV and can I live stream it?
- Sadly, Chelsea vs West Ham will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
- This is due to the TV football blackout law in the UK which prohibits Saturday matches from being shown live between 2:45pm and 5:15pm.
- However, fans in the US have the option to stream the entire action live via Peacock.
Team news
Thomas Tuchel will be hoping that Ruben Loftus-Cheek's knock which forced him off in Chelsea's defeat to Southampton isn't too serious.
And with N'Golo Kante set to still be side-lined, there is a minor midfield crisis forming at the Bridge.
However, the Blues boss is expected to welcome back Conor Gallagher to the fold who has served his one-match suspension having picked up a red card against Leicester.
Whilst England international Reece James' macular injury will be assessed before the match.
Elsewhere, David Moyes will continue to be without Ben Johnson and Nayef Aguerd.
Whilst Craig Dawson could be on his way out of the club as he is linked with numerous moves away.
Stay up to date with all the latest from Stamford Bridge…
- Alex Terrell
Today's match odds
Here are the chances of victory for both teams, courtesy of Betfair.
Chelsea win 4/7
Draw 16/5
West Ham win 9/2
- Alex Terrell
More Tuchel on Aubameyang
Romelu Lukaku, Fernando Torres, Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain and Radamel Falcao all flopped.
But German Tuchel said: "He is ready to write his own history now.
"He has a big problem with time-keeping but also he never misses a meeting or something like this. He has a top heart ? he is a top character."
Auba, who signed a two-year deal with the option of a third, said: "I'm so happy. I have unfinished business with the Premier League, so it's exciting."
Chelsea last night tied down Albanian striker Armando Broja, 20, to a new six-year deal.
Proud Broja said: "It's the club I support and the club I love ? it's a surreal feeling."
- Alex Terrell
Good afternoon and welcome to Stamford Bridge
It's Chelsea vs West Ham in this afternoon's Premier League encounter.
And Thomas Tuchel is delighted to be reunited with 'crazy' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who could make his debut today.
Boss Tuchel said: "I've a good connection with him and believe we have zero risk for our dressing room.
"At Dortmund he was the fancy personality people talked about.
"The problem is judging people quickly. He has this car, this and that, so must be unprofessional.
"But maybe he is just more crazy than us!"
Aubameyang, 33, was booted out of Arsenal last winter over disciplinary issues but has a fresh chance under ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel.
Tuchel added: "You need to be outside the box to be special on the field.
"He was well behaved at Dortmund and I have no doubt he will be here."
Auba is in Italy having a face mask fitted to protect his broken jaw ? after being hurt in a raid on his home last week.
The terrifying ordeal was a factor in the Gabon star leaving Barcelona in a £12million deal.
Tuchel was desperate to land a player to cure Chelsea's 'No 9 curse'.
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